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Mr. Gary Lee Sisson, 57, of Dalton, departed this life on Tuesday morning, Dec. 15, 2009, at his home. Gary was born May 9, 1952, in Whitfield County. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Estlene Hammontree Sisson. Gary had worked at Barrett Carpet for more than 27 years where was the manager in charge of the finishing and cut order department. He was a member of the Lakeshore Park Baptist Church. Gary was a dedicated and hard worker who loved and cared for his family very much.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Brenda Keith Sisson of the residence; daughters, Denise and Daryl Powell, Karen Sisson-Phillips; grandchildren, Heather, Haylee, Morgan and Madison Powell; Hannah and Seth Brackett; special friend, Karen Brackett; father, George Sisson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Herman Stanley, Carolyn and Danny Patterson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Kathy Sisson, John and Frankie Sisson, Bobby and Charlene Sisson; aunt, Sue Goss; and many special nieces and nephews who knew him as Uncle Joe.
Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Gary Lee Sisson will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at the Melrose Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Chasteen and Rev. Adam Warren officiating. He will be laid to rest at the Old Tilton Cemetery with Christopher Callahan, Derrick Callahan, Robbie Sisson, Greg Sisson, Tony Stanley, Dean Myers, Greg Phillips and Jonathan Sisson serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the Melrose Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home after 5 p.m. today and Thursday.
Please visit our website at www.pondersfuneralhome.com to share words of comfort and memories with the Sisson famly.
(Courtesy of The Daily Citizen, Ponders Funeral Home - December 15, 2009)
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Carolyn Sisson (Patterson) (1974)
Some of the best times of my life were when I was with my brother playing basketball. He took me everywhere with him. We would play basketball at home, at Antioch Elementary where at the time all we had was an outdoor basketball court. We would go to the recreation center and play in the gym there.
Even when he started dating my sister-in-law Brenda he continued to take me everywhere he went.Who would do that? I didn't even ask him most of the time. He only left me at home when he and Brenda went to the prom. I remember so well when Gary and Brenda got married. It was June 26, 1971. It was a beautiful, hot summer day. It rained that night and I cried as many tears as the rain. Don't get me wrong. I love Brenda, I just wanted my brother.
Gary was a wonderful brother, son, husband, dad, grandfather, uncle and friend. He always took care of my parents and all of us. I know with all my heart my dear brother is strolling over heaven with my parents and grandparents and all of my family who have gone on before.
I look back on our school life at Eastbrook High School with much joy and happiness. I am working to get this reunion together for my sake but in my brother's honor.
I have warm, wonderful memories of Gary. But as I said before, I just want my brother. God bless you Gary!
I am forever your loving sister, Carolyn Sisson Patterson
Carolyn Sisson (Patterson) (1974)
In less than two days we will have our all years Eastbrook reunion, classes of 1967-1978. It always comes back to my brother, Gary Lee Sisson. He meant so much to me. He was my mentor and my role model. I will never, ever forget him or all the love he had for me. After this is over I pray I can "rest in peace" on this earth until I meet my brother again. I know my brother is enjoying heaven with my parents. I will see you soon I pray. Your little sister, Carolyn
Carolyn Sisson (Patterson) (1974)
It was a wonderful night dear brother. I went to the memory board several times that night. I visited with your old friends and mine as we looked at your picture. A lot of nice things were said about you, from classmates to teachers to coaches. All the comments were good, they miss you and I do so very much. Some classmates apologized in case they made me cry. I said I do this all the time. Everyone had a wonderful time but some people just couldn't come, too many memories. Brenda said she just couldn't because that gym was so much a part of your life. I understand what she means so much. Ok, I have ended in tears, so I will bid you a good night. Enjoy heaven and pray I will see you soon. I love you, Carolyn